BEEF PITA BURGERS

SERVES 4 | 20 MINS PREP | 16 MINS COOK TIME

INGREDIENTS

500g premium beef mince

• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 4 spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• A pinch of chilli flakes

TO SERVE

• 1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt
• 2 tbsp mint leaves, shredded
• 4 pita bread
• Lettuce
• 100g blue vein cheese, crumbled

METHOD

Place all patty ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Season and shape into 4 large patties.

Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat or heat a barbecue plate until hot. 

Cook the patties for 16-18 minutes, turning and cooking the sides as well until they are cooked through.

Mix together the yoghurt and mint.

Warm or toast the pitas.

Place salad leaves moistened with a little yoghurt and mint dressing into the pita, follow with the beef patty and a scattering of blue cheese.

Serve with remaining yoghurt and mint dressing in a small bowl.

Recipe and photo thanks to recipes.co.nz